PO Box 43-188, Mangere,
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: ++64-9-256 9228
Facsimile: ++64-92573176
Email:
Website:www.greenharvest.co.nz
Free Phone: 0800 447 864
Integrating environment – friendly
Resources to phase – out methyl bromide
Everywhere in the world, flower production can be seriously threatened by soil borne pests and diseases. Among these, nematodes can be particularly troublesome, as well as fungi (such as Fusarium, Verticillum) and some bacteria. Weeds are also a factor especially nutsedge, Cyperus spp.
Eradicating these noxious organisims from the soil can be difficult and sometimes the only recourse is soil disinfestation. The treatment of choice was methyl bromide (MB), until it became a substance controlled under the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol. Some countries are still finding it difficult to replace MB entirely. Others, however, are well ahead in the process.
IPM approach the answer
Substituting, or avoiding, methyl bromide requires a grower to take a new approach towards producing flowers. Although efficient alternatives are available, the general consensus is that there is no single replacement for this product; rather, a whole program, involving different measures which together lead to disease reduction is the answer. Depending on circumstances related to environmental conditions, supplies, infrastructure available and others, one or another of these alternatives might be more suited for a particular grower. However, the best option is to combine them in a program so that together, they lead to the best results. In simple terms an Integrated Pest Management approach is the answer.
In essence, integrated pest management (IPM) involves making use of all possible resources – not just chemical control – to reduce and prevent the incidence and effects of a given disease or pest. Crop sanitation, disease – free plant material, physical and cultural controls, disease or pest resistant varieties, scouting for diseases and record keeping among others, are thus very important ingredients of IPM. All of them in some way contributing to pest reduction, and leading to far less usage of chemical pesticides. To many authorities, IPM is at present the only real and long lasting solution to severe diseases and pests attacking many crops. It is essential to detect pests and diseases at the earliest stage, treating foci as soon as they appear and using options different to chemicals as presented above, wherever feasible. In summary, IPM requires a grower to understand the life cycle of a pathogen, its epidemiology and dissemination, surviving forms, alternate hosts and others.
In its practical application IPM leads to excellent results, not by improving the efficiency of the business, but because over time, it represents significant savings both in natural resources and in money.
By Marta pizano
HELIANTHUS TIFFANY
F: 1 Hybrid Pollen-free (Very Popular)
Ø The best Sunflower for summer / Autumn cut flower professional cut flower production.
Ø Single, strong stem to 80-120 cm tall (2.5 – 4 ft). Leaves small and healthy looking. Flowers 10-15 cm (4-5"), Bright Orange with contrasting dark discs.
Ø The short rounded petals are closely imbricated in several rows thus creating a firm and tidy flower head more resistant to mechanical damage which, can occur during transport.
Ø Flowers as early as 55 days in summer and when there is enough light to 66 days in Autumn. The excellent uniformity and vigour of ‘Tiffany’, with the attractive and most desirable flowers make it a top professional candidate for both indoor and outdoor production.
PRICED @ $45.00 PER 1000 SEED + GST & FREIGHT
Note: For bulk orders 5000 seed 5% discount, orders 10,000 seed or more 10% discount
GYPSOPHILA PLANTS
Danziger Gypsophila varieties are the world leaders in Gypsophila breeding.
‘Yukinko’ and ‘New Love’ and ‘Danapurna’ from Danziger of Israel
We are taking orders now, approx 6 weeks from the time your order is taken to delivery. For enquiries please ring now!
ANIGOZATHUS ‘Big Yellow’ Available now
Ø can be planted all year round, the best planting seasons are
spring and autumn some varieties are grown in a green house while others
can be grown in the open.
$3.95 per plant + GST & Freight (available now)
HYDRANGEA PLANTS AVAILABLE
Hydrangea AB ‘Green Shadow®’ -
Ø This is a very beautiful hydrangea. Colour of the flowers is Greenish Red changing with age to Lime Green.
Ø Good winter hardiness
Ø Will produce quality blooms both outdoors and in greenhouse
Ø Will grow in all soil types
Ø UNDER NON PROPAGATION AND PVR AGREEMENT
PRICE: $5.50 + GST and Freight (available now)
Hydrangea ‘Magical® Brilliant’ –
Ø Red Hydrangea colours to bright green with a red margin
Ø Will grow in all soil types
Ø UNDER NON PROPAGATION AND PVR AGREEMENT
PRICE: $4.95 + GST and Freight (available now)
Hydrangea ‘Magical® Diamond’
Ø Very unusual Blue Hydrangea colouring to pale green with red margins. The flowers have an exclusive air
Ø Prefers PH of around 5
Ø UNDER NON PROPAGATION AND PVR AGREEMENT
PRICE: $4.95 + GST and Freight (available now
Hydrangea ‘Magical® Sappire’
Ø This Pink/Red hydrangea colour through to deep green in stages and has bright red margins.
Ø UNDER NON PROPAGATION AND PVR AGREEMENT
PRICE: $4.95 + GST and Freight (Available now)
Wegelia ‘Sunny Fantasy®’
Ø New Selection with big, almost white variegated leaves the most beautiful variegated selection.
Ø Excellent winter hardiness
Ø Will grow in all soil types
Ø Long Harvest, very good vase life
Ø UNDER NON PROPAGATION AND PVR AGREEMENT
PRICE: $4.95 + GST and Freight (Available now)
Symphoricarpos
Ø Bright Fantasy® - Good size berry, white Snowberry, easy to cut
Ø Charming Fantasy® - Early upright growing pink Snowberry with a very long harvest
Ø Green Pearl Fantasy®- unusual colour popular, excellent winter hardiness
Ø Red Pearl Fantasy® – A very dark snow berry, the berries do not drop off, planting a pollinator near by is recommended.
Ø Use White Pearl Fantasy® as pollinator for all colours
For all your enquiries please phone 09 2569228
or outside Auck 0800 447 864
'Purity and Perfection in the world of flowers'
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“INDENT YOUR ORDER NOW, SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT”
Fax your order to us SAP to ensure you will not miss out, as first in basis will apply.
Orders in multiples of 100 please
RANUNCULUS
YOUR ORDER / ANEMONE / YOUR ORDER
FRIANDINE' / ROSE / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / BLUE
FRIANDINE' / WHITE / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / RED
FRIANDINE' / SALMON / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / ROSE ORCHID
FRIANDINE' / CARMINE / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / PINK
FRIANDINE' / PINK / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / ROSE
FRIANDINE' / RED – ORANGE / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / PURE WHITE
FRIANDINE' / GOLD PICOTEE / 4 - 5 cm / MARIANNE / LAVENDER
FRIANDINE' / LEMON / 4 - 5 cm / GALILEE / PASTEL
FRIANDINE' / GOLD / 4 - 5 cm / GALILEE / ALBINO
PAULINE' / ORANGE / 4 - 5 cm / GALILEE / WHITE
PAULINE' / LATE-GOLD / 4 - 5 cm / GALILEE / RED
PAULINE' / VIOLET / 4 - 5 cm / GALILEE / BLUE
PAULINE' / SCARLET / 4 - 5 cm / MERON / BORDEAU
PAULINE' / DARK ORANGE / 4 - 5 cm / MERON / CHAMPAGNE
PAULINE' / NEW YELLOW / 4 - 5 cm / MERON / RED
PAULINE' / CARMINE / 4 - 5 cm / MERON / BLUE
PAULINE' / CHOCOLATE / 4 - 5 cm / JERUSALEM / BLUE
PAULINE' / CHAMPAGNE / 4 - 5 cm / JERUSALEM / RED
PAULINE' / DEEP ROSE / 4 - 5 cm / JERUSALEM / PINK
PAULINE' / CREAM / 4 - 5 cm / JERUSALEM / VIOLET
PAULINE / YELLOW / 4 – 5 cm / CARMEL / RED
PAULINE / GOLD / 4 – 5 cm / CARMEL / BLUE
CARMEL / CYCLAMEN
REINETTE MIX / MIX / 4 – 5 cm
GIGA / PINK
GIGA / WHITE
GIGA / RED
GIGA / ORANGE / 4 – 5 cm
Prices: Ranunculus -37¢ each, Anemones – Marianne 65¢, Jerusalem & Meron 35¢, Galilee 38¢ Each
Prices Quoted are for 2007 – We believe they will be much the same for 2008
DISCOUNT: 3% FOR ORDERS 2000 TO 5000 & 5% FOR ORDERS 5000 PLUS
NOTE: ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE + GST & FREIGHT & SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Preesman team is young, innovative and progressive, with great vision! Translating the future into today requires a great deal of knowledge, skills and inspiration. The love of flowers and drive for perfection has led to the development of an international structure. Our continental policy enables Preesman to develop products for various production areas and apply selling formulas. Thanks to these product-market combinations and brand strategy, the market share of the new products is considerable, and that makes Preesman a market leader in the world of flowers.